How to install Android 4.0.3 with Face Unlock on Nexus S

A few weeks ago, Google started to deliver the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system to Nexus S devices, but have some of the features is not available for the Nexus S, such as Face Unlock. However, the good guy has developed a custom ROM based on the Android 4.0.3 OS for the Nexus S that support Face Unlock, and also capability to both Nexus S 4G at Sprint, as well as to GSM Nexus S smartphones.

A guide for install the Nexus S to Android 4.0.3 with Face Unlock feature is allow only GSM Nexus S and your device should be rooted, ClockworkMod Recovery flashed and have enough space to contain the files you will be downloading.

DISCLAIMER: Mobile Geeky will not be held responsible if you lose data or your device gets damaged in the following of this guide. Proceed at your own risk.

Software requires:

• Google’s Nexus S
• Android 4.0.3 for Nexus S (GSM version)
• Google App
• FaceUnlock

Step for install Android 4.0.3 with Face Unlock on Nexus S:

1. Copy all .zip files to your sdcard.
2. Reboot you device to recovery mode (Press and hold Volume Down + Power buttons to boot into ClockworkMod Recovery).
3. Go to backup & restore > restore and take nandroid backup which might be useful for reverting back to your current set up.
4. Wipe everything data/factory reset and cache from the main menu.
5. Flash ROM: Go to Install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard > “AC-AOSP_i9020T_x.x_unsigned.zip”.
6. Flash gapps: choose “gapps_ics-12-24.zip”.
7. Flash Face Unlock: choose “FaceLock.zip”.
8. Reboot and enjoy.

If you followed the steps correctly, the Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich with Face Unlock will be installed on your Google Nexus S smartphone.